Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu, Sephardi Chief Rabbi of Tzfas and a son of HaGaon HaRav Mordechai Eliyahu ZT”L explains the Bayit Yehudi party is not against chareidim as alleged. Rabbi Eliyahu, a prominent rav in the dati leumi community explains in the Shabbos ???? ??? weekly that “we are not against the chareidim. We are against […]
Following the tragic hit-and-run fatalities that occurred in Williamsburg this past Sunday, New York City Councilmember Stephen Levin has sent a letter requesting the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) immediately take steps to prevent future tragedies along Kent Avenue, where the tragic crash occurred. Councilmember Levin said, “I am deeply saddened by the […]
[VIDEO IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] As Yesh Atid and Bayit Yehudi may be the senior partners in a new coalition, it appears they are bothered somewhat with the anti-chareidi image they
On Wednesday, the Orthodox Union’s Teach NYS Initiative, along with the UJA-Federation of New York, led a coalition of schools on an advocacy mission to Albany to urge State legislators and the Governor’s office to increase aid to Jewish day schools and private schools throughout New York State. More than 40 people participated, representing schools […]
According to a report filed with Australian officials by Israel, Ben Zygier, AKA “Prisoner X” was facing 20 years imprisonment for his serious crimes but he did not face a death sentence. The report informs Australian officials that the prisoner was treated fairly, and was imprisoned under acceptable conditions, including family visits. It explains family […]
President Barack Obama hosted leaders of major American Jewish organizations at the White House on Thursday as he sought to smooth the way for his first presidential visit to Israel later this month. The meeting was a chance for Obama to preview his agenda for the trip, including the Iran nuclear standoff, Syria’s civil war […]
On Wednesday 24 Adar 5773, YWN-ISRAEL reported that hundreds of draft notices have already been sent to bnei yeshivos, those who failed to complete the draft registration process in an
U.S. lawmakers have picked up the baton from the White House in the effort to make it legal for cellphone users to switch their devices to any mobile carrier. At
It would appear that Shas co-leader Aryeh Deri is counting down the days in which he is willing to continue operating as one of three party leaders. He feels the
John Brennan won Senate confirmation Thursday to head the CIA after a late struggle that had more to do with presidential power to order drone strikes than with the nominee’s
The following letter was sent to the editors of DNA Info after they published an article headlined “Rabbi Grills Ray Kelly Over Williamsburg Hit-and-Run at Passover Briefing”. I just read
The White House says the U.S. is fully capable of defending itself after a North Korean ballistic missile attack. White House spokesman Jay Carney was responding to the North’s vow to launch a pre-emptive nuclear strike against the U.S. That threat came in retaliation for tough new U.N. sanctions against Pyongyang for its recent nuclear […]
The flow of information surrounding ongoing coalition negotiations continues, with very little being confirmed by the actual parties involved. Maariv reports that it is “in the know” and despite the veil of mystery surrounding the status of talks between Likud/Beitenu, Bayit Yehuda and Yesh Atid, the guidelines for the new coalition have been formed and […]
A man arrested in connection with a gruesome car crash that killed a pregnant woman, her husband and eventually their newborn arrived back in New York City on Thursday after
Republicans split bitterly Thursday over a GOP senator’s old-school filibuster of President Barack Obama’s CIA nominee John Brennan amid claims that the administration could use drones to target Americans suspected of terrorism. Just hours after Sen. Rand Paul ended his nearly 13-hour talkathon — and got an endorsement from Minority Leader and fellow Kentuckian Mitch […]
Even if Likud/Beitenu negotiators succeed in building a coalition, presenting the new coalition to President Shimon Peres will be on hold until at least Wednesday, 2 Nissan 5773 because Mr.
Rabbi Yosef Goldstein, the veteran educator and master storyteller who inspired generations of young and old with his memorable stories and parables, passed away Thursday, 23 Adar 5773. He was
The Lakewood Police Department has always taken school security seriously; however, in light of recent national events, Chief Robert Lawson has met with Lakewood Mayor Ackerman and Police Liaison Meir Lichtenstein to discuss how to improve school security even more within the Township. Chief Lawson stated, “One part of our plan is to establish a […]
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner on Thursday warned Senate Democrats against making big changes to a House-passed government funding measure, or Republicans may strip the flexibility it gives
Suhad, 25, from Kalansua, is employed as a teacher in a Jewish school in Ramat Sharon. On Wednesday, 24 Adar 5773, she and fellow teacher Roital Walkov traveled to Yerushalayim
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